Add 2/50 and 14/18
2/50 + 14/18 is 184/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
18/450 + 350/450 = 18 + 350/450 = 368/450 - 368/450 simplified gives 184/225
- So, 2/50 + 14/18 = 184/225
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